afflicted with, suffers from, victim of

When discussing diseases or conditions, avoid using afflicted with, stricken with, suffers from or victim of. Instead, use living with or diagnosed with, as appropriate.

Victim of crime is an ICD diagnosis and is appropriate to use in certain circumstances when discussing such situations, but preferable language surrounding persons who have experienced crime is survivor of. may also be appropriate in a legal sense when discussing a murder victim, a rape victim, or an unnamed victim represented whose case is brought by the state (meaning the prosecution).